Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver

John Bly author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Should be back in stock very soon

Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver cover

An essential guide to the hallmarks that help identify English silver items, while tracing the rich history behind their craftsmanship.

This book not only tabulates the hallmarks that enable the identification of silver items but also traces the history of English silver, describing some famous makers and providing hints on spotting fakes.This book not only tabulates the hallmarks that enable the identification of silver items but also traces the history of English silver, describing some famous makers and provides hints on spotting fakes.' There is a helpful chapter on Sheffield plate.

'For the complete beginner (this book) can be wholeheartedly recommended. The author... has crammed into a booklet that can easily be slipped into the pocket a text notable for its practical advice and most helpful illustrations. The latter include details of hallmarks which will make their interpretation clear to the amateur'. Terence Mullaly, 'Daily Telegraph'.

ISBN: 9780747804505

Dimensions: 177mm x 113mm x 10mm

Weight: 114g

72 pages